By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The city's museums will celebrate the holiday season by offering free admission during their annual Christmas Open House, Dec. 16 and 17 at the Ford-MacNichols Home, 2610 Biddle Ave. The open house runs 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 17, with a holiday celebration recreating turn-of-the-century Christmas customs and décor, including a fire burning on the hearth. The Christmas exhibit will continue throughout December, from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday through … [Read more...] about Wyandotte museums celebrate the season with free admission
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Downriver Cadet Program offers chance for challenge, growth
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The Downriver Cadet Program, led by the Wyandotte Police Department, offers high school and college students, ages 14 to 21, a chance to learn about law enforcement and serve Downriver comunities. Capt. Kevin Koberg, 19, of Wyandotte, said he became a police cadet because he was interested in law enforcement when he was younger. “It opened up my eyes a lot,” Koberg said. “We did first aid, basic law enforcement stuff. The training makes it appealing to me.” Cpl. Skyleigh … [Read more...] about Downriver Cadet Program offers chance for challenge, growth
Teen on dirt bike flees police through two cities
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – A 16-year-old Wyandotte boy riding a dirt bike in Memorial Park Nov. 3 attempted to outrun police before wiping out near Wedgewood and Stonewood, south of Sibley, in Riverview. Officers said the boy was riding the dirt bike around the park, near Ludington and 20th Street, at a high rate of speed about 6:30 p.m., wearing no helmet, and jumping the small inclines and hills. The nice weather had attracted people to the walking trail, and the boy was operating in disregard for … [Read more...] about Teen on dirt bike flees police through two cities
Wyandotte Schools looks at bullying concerns
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – With Michigan ranked the worst bullying state, and to embrace Michigan's Safe Schools Law, Wyandotte Public Schools trustees and administrators met Nov. 1 to assess current conditions and chart a future course. Instruction and Assessment Coordinator Krizia Totty provided data and a workshop framework to guide participants through a discussion of current perceptions, policies and procedures; the district's approach to bullying at different age levels; current reporting systems; … [Read more...] about Wyandotte Schools looks at bullying concerns
Firefighters tell council mutual aid increase could hurt city response time
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Firefighters Local 356 told the City Council that neighboring cities relying on private EMS could leave Wyandotte vulnerable when its EMS leaves the city to provide mutual aid. In a letter received by the council Oct. 18 and read into the record at the Oct. 24 meeting, firefighters expressed concern that mutual aid commitments to other cities, which are relying on Wyandotte's EMS personnel more heavily than in the past, could potentially leave the city at risk of not having … [Read more...] about Firefighters tell council mutual aid increase could hurt city response time
Council OKs rebid of McKinley site
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The City Council authorized City Engineer Mark Kowalewski to seek new residential proposals by Jan. 9 for the former McKinley School site, 640 Plum St., a Planned Development District. Kowalewski also was authorized to return the bid bond/bid check for the previous bid to Coachlight Properties LLC. The intent of a Planned Development District is to permit development in accord with the goals and objectives of the city's master plan, which designates that homes, whether … [Read more...] about Council OKs rebid of McKinley site
Council seeks consensus with new McKinley bids
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The City Council voted 4-2 Sept. 26 to seek new bids on the McKinley School repurposing project “for the community good,” with provisions sought by council members incorporated into the bid request. The motion by Councilman Daniel Galeski passed with Galeski, Councilmen Ted Miciura and Leonard Sabuda, and Councilwoman Sheri Sutherby-Fricke in favor, and Councilmen Donald Schultz and Kevin VanBoxell opposed. The motion calls for proposals to be presented at the Oct. 10 City … [Read more...] about Council seeks consensus with new McKinley bids
Suspect arraigned in fatal crash
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A Detroit man who attempted to outrun Wyandotte police before crashing into a pole in Lincoln Park, flipping, and killing a passenger in his car, was arraigned in 27th District Court Sept. 22 on charges including second-degree murder. Joshua Thomas Nance, 29, of Lincoln Park was a front seat passenger in the vehicle. He died in the crash. Authorities reported Nance was partially ejected from the vehicle. Eric Lamon-Allen Turnipseed, 33, also was charged with fleeing and … [Read more...] about Suspect arraigned in fatal crash
Theater connection casts kidney in lifesaving role
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – When Brian Welch joined the Downriver Actors Guild, he had no idea it would cast him and a newfound friend in the the role of kidney recipient and donor. Welch, 42, of Dearborn, who was diagnosed at age 12 with Type I diabetes, an autoimmune disease, also has high blood pressure. Over time, both conditions took a toll on his kidneys, and in October 2015 he was placed on a waiting list for a kidney transplant. As his renal function declined, Welch knew that he could be on a … [Read more...] about Theater connection casts kidney in lifesaving role
Poets and Playwrights group provides feedback, friendship
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Local poets and playwrights gather at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Bacon Memorial District Library to read their work and offer feedback and encouragement. The next meeting of Poets and Playwrights is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 in the multi-purpose room of the library, 45 Vinewood. The group began in the early 1980s as a workshop run by teacher Gwen Funston and librarian Louise Heck-Rabi. For many years it met at Wyandotte City Hall before moving to the … [Read more...] about Poets and Playwrights group provides feedback, friendship